"I Forgive You, and I Want to Adopt You as My Son" — The Extraordinary Story of Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel
In 1993, Mary Johnson's 20-year-old son was shot and killed at a party in Minneapolis by 16-year-old Oshea Israel. Twelve years later, she visited her son's killer in prison, embraced him, and eventually called him her spiritual son — a journey of forgiveness that stunned America.
Apr 29, 2026